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Is the AT65EDQ Still made?

Really wanting one of these for AP--but it seems nobody has stock. Haven't been able to get AT to respond to emails. Is this still made? I'm ready to take the plunge on a small aperture, FLAT FIELD, APO refractor and this seemed to be the ideal scope. If this is discontinued, I'd appreciate recos for a small aperture, FLAT FIELD, APO refractor with a good focusing mechanism (ideally with a stepper focus option that BYEOS supports), with a dovetail adapter for the SSAG package. I'll be using a 450D on it. Oh--and it needs to be less than $1000

I just bought their last one a few days ago sorry.Astronomics says July is the next shipping date on new stock.I tried to contact the other Canadian dealer that AT recommended and they never emailed me back.

Guylain--Thanks! I've already contacted them to get one. Do you happen to know if there is a remote focus motor that works with your software through ASCOM?

The first thing I did with both my AT65EDQ was to replace the focuser with Moonlite focusers w/ High Resolution Stepper Motors. GULP! The focuser is more expensive than the scope so you need to be okay with that.

Make sure you order the 2.5" draw tube and NOT the 4.5" draw tube if you go with a Moonlite focoser, otherwise it will hit the baffle inside the scope and you will loose about 1" of inward travel with the 4.5" draw tube. The 2.5" draw tube is perfect fort the AT65EDQ.

Absolutely LOVE my AT65EDQ. If you cant find a new one in stock you might search the classifieds here or on AstroMart. If neither of those prove fruitful I would highly recommend you wait until new stock arrives in July. It really is an excellent little scope.

Well Guylain, I've never really even given any thought to replacing the focuser on my AT65EDQ until now. Just got a Moonlite for my AT8IN and it is pretty darn sweet! Now I want one for my AT65 AND my SCT's!